Verse (Click for Chapter) American Standard Version Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread. Berean Study Bible Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food. Douay-Rheims Bible Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. English Revised Version Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. King James Bible He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread. World English Bible Better is he who is lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread. Young's Literal Translation Better is the lightly esteemed who hath a servant, Than the self-honoured who lacketh bread. Proverbs 12:9 Additional Translations ... Links Proverbs 12:9 NIVProverbs 12:9 NLT Proverbs 12:9 ESV Proverbs 12:9 NASB Proverbs 12:9 NKJV Proverbs 12:9 KJV |